State Driving Test (Michigan) – Flashcards
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Traction loss that is difficult to identify quickly
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Hydroplane
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Most common following distance 55 mph or less
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3 seconds
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Rumble strips alert drivers of
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Approaching hazard (or going off the road)
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When being tailgated you need greater space in _____ of you
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front
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The best way to control consequences to avoid a collision is to
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brake or accelerate quickly.
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Aggressive drivers frequently
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take risks.
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When parallel parking when do you turn left?
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When the front bumper clears the rear bumper.
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The 4-Second Rule estimates
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total stopping distance.
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A thin layer of ice is called
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black ice.
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It takes _ seconds for your eyes to readjust from bright lights.
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5
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If you're tired, should you drive?
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No.
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Airbags are designed to be used with
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seatbelts.
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To pass a vehicle at 60 mph it takes __ seconds.
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19
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The advantage of the following at 3 seconds is
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being able to see around the vehicle, being able to pass the vehicle, etc.
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What type of turn takes the longest to complete?
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Right turn
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What should you do if your brakes fail?
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Pump the brakes, and then apply the emergency brake.
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What is the safest turnabout?
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Backing into a driveway on the right.
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Head restraints protect you from _____ collisions.
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rear-end
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Uncontrolled intersections are treated as a
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yield.
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______ indicate that your tires need to be replaced.
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Wearbars
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A stale green light is about to change to a _____ light.
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yellow
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You must stop no closer than ___ feet from a railroad crossing.
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15
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You must stop no closer than ___ feet from a school bus with its light flashing
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20
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Proper hand position for cars with airbags is
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9 to 3 or 8 to 4.
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_________ type drugs slow your body down.
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Depressant
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__ is the level for legal intoxication for alcohol.
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.08
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When a police officer has someone stopped on the highway you should
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move to the left lane.
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When is it best to deal with distractions?
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Prior to driving.
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How do you avoid missing your exit?
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Plan ahead.
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Rural roadways change often and ______ is most important.
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speed control
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Tire blowouts are treated like a
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skid.
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A point of conflict is
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the point of which you meet something.
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Night driving requires you to
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drive at a safe speed at a distance that you can see.
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A flashing X over a lane means
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it is about to close.
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Air turbulence and cross winds can
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move you to another lane.
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What is the meaning of a flashing red light?
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Stop fully.
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What is the meaning of a yellow flashing light?
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Proceed with caution.
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What is the Michigan's Basic Speed Law?
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The safe speeds for conditions.
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What is the minimum speed limit on the expressway?
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55 mph
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What is the meaning of a steady green arrow?
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The lane can in turn in the direction of which the arrow is pointing.
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From what lane position should a left turn be made?
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The furthest left lane.
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The purpose of traffics signs are to ____, ____, & ______.
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regulate, guide, warn
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A solid yellow line on your side means
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no passing.
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A pennant shaped sign means
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no passing.
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A round sign means
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railroad crossing.
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Normally you signal __ feet before you turn.
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100
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You should signal ____ before turning in a country road.
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1/4 mile
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When backing your eyes should be
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looking behind you.
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How far can you leave a parked car from a curb?
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1 foot.
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If your car skids to the right, then you should steer
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to the right.
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What is the best braking method on ice?
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Soft & slow.
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Who has the right of way when making a left hand turn?
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Oncoming traffic.
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When driving in the right lane of the expressway you should expect
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people entering and exiting.
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30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise your ____ should be turned on.
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lights
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There tends to be a lot of ice on ____ & ____.
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bridges, overpasses
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What is meant by 'implied consent?'
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Taking a test for alcohol.
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When should you abort a pass?
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Prior to reaching the car.
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If you are following a car on a gravel road, then you should increase
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following distance.
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What is 'minimizing?'
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Reducing the risk of a situation; increasing following distance
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What is meant by 'separate?'
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Taking each hazard on the road one at a time.
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What is meant by 'compromise?'
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Leaving more space from the most dangerous hazard without unnecessary risk from the others. [When separating isn't possible]
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Dim your lights on oncoming traffic within __ feet.
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500
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True or False: You should slow down prior to turning.
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True.
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When the front wheels lock up, what do you lose control of?
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Steering.
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When you reach the crest of the hill, you should
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reduce speed.
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Why do trucks need more space in front of them when they drive?
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They need more space to stop.
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Can you drive off the road to pass another vehicle?
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No.
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At 30 mph, how large of a gap would you need to cross the street?
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2/3 of a block; 8 seconds
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When you aim high in steering, you need to look how many seconds ahead?
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20-30 seconds
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What is it to judge relative distance of an object?
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Depth perception
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Approximately how many seconds are needed to prepare for a turn?
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8-12 seconds
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Whee would you find a Do Not Enter or Wrong Way sign?
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At the exit of a freeway.
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How long does it take to turn right and accelerate to 30 mph?
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6 seconds
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What is the normal following distance for most highways?
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4 seconds
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Pre-drive check should always include checking what 3 things?
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Tires, lights, controls
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This type of mirror shows a wider view than a flat mirror.
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Convex mirror
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Children under the age of _ are required to use an approved child safety seat.
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8
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Why do you need more space in front of you when following a large truck?
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The truck's blind spots
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Before backing up, where do you always need to check?
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Behind you
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What is the speed limit in a business district?
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25 mph
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What is the speed limit in a park?
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15 mph
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To glance quickly and continually is known as
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scanning.
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Mileage marker signs on the highway are what colors?
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Green & white
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Following a car in the rain, what would indicate the risk of hydroplaning?
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Water splashing
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A selfish, bold, and pushy driver is known as an ______ driver.
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aggressive
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When you skid, you lose control of ___ and ___.
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direction; speed
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You should always leave at least a ____ between you and a parked car.
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car door width
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When should you turn your wheel when making a right turn?
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At the curve line.
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Steering too sharply in a lane change can cause you to
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drive out of your lane.
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A sign's shape tells us what about it?
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The general meaning.
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What time of day is it most difficult to stay alert?
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Early afternoon
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When a warning lights stays on after starting the car what does it mean?
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The particular system isn't working.
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How can you deal with an aggressive driver?
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Avoid eye-contact, get out of their way
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What is it called when a driver loses control of their emotions?
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Road rage
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What is the speed limit in a round-about?
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20 mph
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In city traffic you should look at least ___ block ahead.
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one
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When should cruise control not be used?
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Bad roads/weather, congested traffic
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What modern device can cause a mental distraction when driving?
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Cell phone
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Which lane is used for entering/exiting on the expressway?
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The weave lane
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Searching in a regular sequence is known as
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orderly visual search.
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What does it mean to overdrive your headlights?
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Driving too fast for the distance that your headlights allow you to see.
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When visibility from fog/rain is difficult, you should have
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low beams.
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A 1/2 second slower reaction ____ your risk of a crash.
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doubles
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Sudden, quick maneuvers on snow can cause a loss of
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traction.
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What type of drug can give you a false sense of alertness?
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Stimulants.
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What are the only vehicles allowed to do emergency crossovers on the expressway?
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Emergency vehicles
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When do you have the right of way?
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When it is given.
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What emotion is shown with a driver of road rage?
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Anger.
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What requires less of a gap to turn: Left or right?
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Left.
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Information signs are ___, guide ____, and park signs ____. [colors]
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blue, green, brown
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Where do you check for blind spots?
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Over your shoulder
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What makes a motorcycle difficult to see?
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Its small size.
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When should you use emergency flashers?
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When you're broken down on the side of the road.
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An exit on the expressway is shown by a ___ panel under the sign.
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yellow
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Drunk drivers perceive objects _____ than they really are.
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farther away
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The mostly likely cause for young drivers' distractions.
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Other passengers.
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These are used to guide you down the highway.
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Reflectors.
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Where should head restraints be positioned?
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On the back of the head.
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A school sign has how many sides?
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5
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Fatigue affects your ability to perceive
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distance.
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Marijuana can affect a driver's _____ & ______.
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coordination; judgment
